What’s Your Michigan AVA?
Plan a visit to your favorite AVA! Find out what makes grape growing wonderful in all five Michigan AVAs from local winemakers.
Talking about Regeneration
What is regenerative agriculture and where can you find an example of it in Southwest Michigan? Read on!
Know Your Food Labels!
Get to know your food labels found in the grocery store – from free-range to Certified Organic!
Crop Spot: Blueberries
“Southwest Michigan has the perfect climate for growing blueberries,” says Joan Donaldson of Pleasant Hill Farm in Fennville. “Historically, the area was called the Fruit Belt of Michigan.”
Beekeeping Clubs in the Upper Peninsula
Beekeeping Clubs in the UP are a hive of information and community! Learn what Michigan beekeepers are up to in the Winter and beyond.
Think Past the Beef: Meat in the Upper Peninsula
Have you tried lamb, goat or rabbit? Check out what these Upper Peninsula growers have to say about these options for a delicious plate!
A Q&A with Rosebud Bear Schneider
Get to know Rosebud Bear Schneider, a farmer, producer and community organizer based in Waawiiyatanong (Detroit, MI) and learn more about her relationship with food and Indigenous People’s Day.
The PLEDGE™️Fights Food Waste
This year, Make Food Not Waste partnered with Food Rescue US – Detroit to be the first organization in the US to offer The PLEDGE™️ to fight food waste.
What is a Food Co-op?
Michigan has a number of local food cooperatives (co-ops). Learn about their history, structure, and how to join your local food co-op.
Know Your Farmer: Nebula Farms
Find out how and why Nebula Farms intentionally raises their beef completely on pasture — and see details about their grass-finished beef CSA!